Ten years ago southeast Minnesota was hit with record rainfall impacting many towns in the area, Rushford being the most severely hit. The flood of 2007 left residents without drinking water, a usable sewer system, power, or use of their phone. The flood destroyed equipment in the AcenTek office and cell phones also did not work.

After six months of service, Peterson Councilor Jake Sandeno submitted his letter of resignation at the Aug. 9 city council meeting. Sandeno recently accepted a job that would require a move from Peterson and render him unable to fulfill his duties.

Highway engineer Ron Gregg and Highway and Airport office manager Pam Schroeder came before the board with a resolution to accept a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for pavement improvements at the Fillmore County Airport and for producing an airport master plan for the county airport.

Fillmore County’s commissioners held a brief meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Highway engineer Ron Gregg and Highway and Airport office manager Pam Schroeder came before the board with a resolution to accept a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for pavement improvements at the Fillmore County Airport and for producing an airport master plan for the county airport.

The most fun I have ever had was going to Costa Rica with the Rushford-Peterson Spanish Club. Not one picture can showcase the beauty and diversity of this country. Our Spanish Club was blessed to have a phenomenal Costa Rican tour guide, Jose, who did everything in his power to show us their way of life and all the country has to offer.

Cindy Thesing hopes the anniversary celebration of Root River Floral on August 14 goes as well as her initial open house. “I had no idea what to expect that day five years ago,” she remembers. “Not many people knew me. We weren’t downtown then, so you kind of had to look for us. I wasn’t sure if anyone would even show up.”

The Montini Café, a source of food and fellowship for flood victims and relief workers, is reopening for a one-day commemoration of the 2007 flood. The August 20 event will feature a short program, entertainment and, of course, food at St Joseph’s Catholic Church.